Author: Zainab

It’s been two years, and a lot has happened in my personal life (some bad, some good!). No Nazar has been a project I’ve consistently thought about for the last two years since its initial launch, and has never left my mind. I still strongly believe that this could be something great, and I’ve finally come back to it with a renewed energy and commitment. I didn’t want to just come back only to disappear again, if I came back to NN it was to stay committed.

I’m moving away from the interview style format that I did in the first 7 episodes and will be doing a more loose, fun, informative round table style discussion on various topics that affect the lives of Muslim + Diasporic peoples all recorded live in Toronto. Each episode will come out monthly, if you have ANY feedback at all don’t hesitate to reach out!

This weeks episode I sit down with Sukainah and Sayeeda of Elchi Chai Shop Toronto. We talk about starting a business, delve into some family history and traditions and talk about our love of chai.

I really loved recording this episode, and I also included some listener feedback as well. I’m always open to hearing suggestions and critical feedback- you can reach me any time at http://www.nonazar.com/contact/

Todays episode focuses on a serious topic: domestic abuse. I sit down with Zena Chaudhery of Sakeenah Homes, who are working to establish the largest network of sheltering projects for Muslim women and children, across the globe.

We talk about her life, and the backlash and criticism she’s received from the desi community.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues we discuss in the show, please have a look at the links below. If you are in immediate crisis, please dial 999 or 911.

Thank you for listening to the first episode of No Nazar!
Each episode comes out Monday, 12 am (GST) (feel free to send me angry emails if I’m ever late :0)

Todays episode focuses on that all-engrossing topic: desi weddings. I talk to Syjil Ashraf beyond the red and gold dresses, doodh pelai, pomp and celebration and what truly lays beneath the gilt veneer of the shaadi industry.